Juan Barrera Farret v. Ford Motor Company et al

I. Introduction

Before the Court is a motion to remand filed by Plaintiff Juan Barrera Farret. Motion to Remand (“Mot.”), ECF No. 18. For the following reasons, Plaintiff’s motion is GRANTED.

II. Background

Plaintiff purchased a 2022 Ford Ranger, VIN 1FTER4FH1NLD54132 (the “Subject Vehicle”), on December 27, 2022. Complaint (“Compl.”), ECF No. 1-1 ¶ 9. The Subject Vehicle allegedly came with express written warranties, whereby Defendant Ford Motor Company (“Ford”) agreed to maintain utility of the vehicle. Id. ¶¶ 6, 10. The Subject Vehicle allegedly did then manifest defects covered by the warranty during the warranty period. Id. ¶¶ 59-63. Plaintiff allegedly on numerous occasions delivered the Subject Vehicle for repair regarding these defects. Id.

Subsequently, on December 16, 2024, Plaintiff filed suit in Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles, alleging Song-Beverly Act and fraudulent inducement causes of action against Ford, and a negligent repair cause of action against Defendant AutoNation Ford Torrance (“AutoNation”). Id. ¶¶ 64-125. Defendant Ford removed this case to federal court on September 8, 2025, on the basis of diversity jurisdiction. Notice of…